Your Local Dentist Serving Lake Cathie

Lake Cathie has grown fast. The 2021 census counted 4,296 residents, up nearly 23% from five years earlier, and the mix of retirees, sea-changers and young families moving into the area shows no sign of slowing. What the town doesn’t have yet is its own dental clinic.

Sundial Dental Laurieton fills that gap. Our practice at the Medical Complex, 16-18 Laurie Street, Laurieton is just 18 minutes south of Lake Cathie along Ocean Drive. With over 50 years of combined experience across the Mid North Coast, our team provides the full range of dental services for Lake Cathie residents of every age.

General Dentistry Lake Cathie

Lake Cathie’s median age sits at 52, which means a good portion of local residents are at the stage where regular preventive care pays off the most. Gum disease, wear on older fillings, and early signs of decay are all easier and cheaper to manage when they’re caught at a routine check-up rather than after they’ve caused pain.

We recommend a check-up and professional clean every six months. At each visit, our team checks for:

  • Tooth decay and failing restorations
  • Early gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis)
  • Oral cancer screening
  • Bite and jaw joint issues
  • Digital X-rays to spot problems below the surface

For families with children at Lake Cathie Public School, we bulk bill eligible kids under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), covering up to ,095 in dental treatment over two years. We also offer fissure sealants, fluoride treatments, and early orthodontic assessments to set young teeth up for the long run.

Reconstructive Dentistry Lake Cathie

Teeth wear down over decades of use. Fillings placed twenty or thirty years ago can crack, crowns can loosen, and missing teeth can cause the remaining ones to shift. For Lake Cathie’s older residents, reconstructive dentistry is often the most relevant part of what we do.

Our Laurieton clinic offers:

  • CEREC same-day crowns — digitally milled porcelain crowns fitted in a single appointment, no temporary crown, no second visit
  • Dental implants — titanium posts that replace missing tooth roots and support a permanent crown
  • Bridges — fixed replacements for one or more missing teeth, anchored to neighbouring teeth
  • Full and partial dentures — removable options for multiple missing teeth
  • Implant-supported dentures — dentures clipped onto implants for improved stability and comfort
  • Root canal therapy — saving a damaged tooth rather than extracting it

Dr. Peter Elfar has extensive experience in implant dentistry, including full-arch All-on-4 rehabilitation for patients with failing or missing teeth. If you’ve been putting off dealing with a dental problem, a consultation at Laurieton is a good starting point to understand your options.

Cosmetic Dentistry Lake Cathie

Cosmetic work doesn’t have to mean a dramatic makeover. Most of our Lake Cathie patients are after practical improvements: whitening teeth that have yellowed over the years, bonding a chipped front tooth, or replacing old metal fillings with tooth-coloured composite.

Our cosmetic services include:

Every cosmetic treatment starts with a conversation about what you’d like to achieve and what’s realistic for your teeth. We’ll walk you through the options, the costs, and the expected timeline before any work begins.

Orthodontics Lake Cathie

Straighter teeth aren’t just about appearance. Crowded or misaligned teeth are harder to clean, which can lead to decay and gum problems over time. Invisalign clear aligners offer a discreet way to correct alignment issues without traditional metal braces.

We see plenty of adults in their 40s, 50s and 60s opting for Invisalign, especially Lake Cathie residents who may have never had orthodontic treatment as kids. The aligners are removable, nearly invisible, and typically involve fewer appointments than fixed braces.

Emergency Dentist Lake Cathie

A cracked tooth, a knocked-out filling, sudden swelling or a toothache that won’t let up at 2am — dental emergencies don’t stick to business hours. Sundial Dental Laurieton reserves emergency appointments every working day specifically to handle urgent cases without long waits.

If you’re in Lake Cathie and need emergency dental care:

  1. Call (02) 6559 9276 as early in the day as possible
  2. Describe your symptoms so we can triage your case
  3. We’ll fit you in the same day wherever possible

For a knocked-out tooth, keep it moist (in milk or saliva) and get to us within 30 minutes if you can. The 18-minute drive from Lake Cathie to Laurieton means you’re well within that window.

Getting to Sundial Dental Laurieton from Lake Cathie

The drive from Lake Cathie to our Laurieton clinic takes about 18 minutes. Head south along Ocean Drive, continue through Bonny Hills, and follow the road as it becomes The Pacific Highway briefly before turning off at Laurie Street in Laurieton. The Medical Complex is on the left-hand side at number 16-18.

Practical details:

  • Address: Medical Complex, 16-18 Laurie Street, Laurieton NSW 2443
  • Parking: Free street parking on Laurie Street and in the medical complex car park
  • Access: Ground floor with level entry, suitable for wheelchairs, walking frames and prams
  • Public transport: Bus Line 333 runs from Lake Cathie to Laurieton in about 25 minutes, with hourly services

If Laurieton isn’t convenient on a particular day, Sundial Dental also has clinics in Port Macquarie (25 minutes north of Lake Cathie), Wauchope, Taree and Kempsey.

Why Lake Cathie Residents Choose Sundial Dental

Sundial Dental has been part of the Mid North Coast for over 50 years. Five clinics across the region means there’s always one nearby, and every location runs the same equipment and follows the same standards of care.

A few things that matter to our Lake Cathie patients:

  • Modern technology: CEREC same-day crowns, 3D digital imaging, intraoral cameras and LANAP laser gum therapy across all clinics
  • All health funds accepted with HICAPS on-the-spot claiming
  • Bulk billing for eligible children under the CDBS
  • Transparent pricing with treatment costs explained before any work starts
  • Flexible payment options for larger treatments

We take the time to explain what’s going on with your teeth, what your options are, and what each option costs. No surprises.

Book Your Appointment Today

Call Sundial Dental Laurieton on (02) 6559 9276 to book your next appointment. Whether it’s a routine check-up, a long-overdue filling, or something more involved, our team can help. New patients from Lake Cathie and surrounding areas are always welcome.